Music Business WorldwideThe leading information and jobs platform for the global music industry.4.2 out of 5
4.2 out of 5
Hot take
Music Business Worldwide (MBW) has cemented its place as a go-to source for global music industry news, analysis, and trend-spotting. Their reporting is timely and detailed, regularly breaking down new developments and major reports like IFPI’s Global Music Report for an industry-savvy audience. MBW’s new feature, the MBW Database, adds real value by providing a deep, regularly updated resource with hundreds of charts and thousands of data points, albeit locked behind a paywall for MBW+ subscribers. Despite the paywall, MBW stands out for its consistent, well-researched journalism, making it indispensable for professionals, analysts, and investors keen on market data and industry shifts. Some indie creators might find the heavy focus on major-label and commercial developments a bit less relevant, but as an information hub, MBW remains hard to beat.
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Pros
Authoritative industry news and analysis
Well-researched and data-driven content
Strong focus on global music business trends
Regularly updated with breaking news
MBW Database offers in-depth charts and visualizations
Cons
Key data and resources locked behind MBW+ paywall
Content can be more relevant to major label and business audiences than to independent creators
Minimal interactive community features compared to some creator-focused platforms
Key Features
Comprehensive industry news coverage
In-depth analysis of market trends
Exclusive MBW Database with charts and data
Newsletters and regular updates
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